Rules of Professional Conduct Committee
Topic: Client File Retention
Conclusion of the Committee:
“There is no comprehensive rule on retaining closed client files. The rule relating to safekeeping of clients’ funds should be consulted and a file retention policy based on good judgment should be developed by every law firm and solo practitioner for the disposal of closed client files.”
Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct: 1.15(a)
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